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A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel reception area with a counter, coffee station, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a modern abstract sculpture, and a patterned floor.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a building with large windows.

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill
North Garrett Road
United States
Yolanda
$84 nightly
$95 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a pool, and a brick building in the background.
A modern hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.
A hotel lobby with a central bar area, multiple seating arrangements, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple balconies, and a brick facade.

2. Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park

Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park
Durham
United States
Abbey
$107 nightly
$122 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park
A modern hotel reception area with two wooden reception desks, a large digital display wall, and a seating area with chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and wooden wall accents.
A modern restaurant with bar seating, a Starbucks sign, and a bar area with a counter and shelves.

3. Hilton Durham near Duke University

Hilton Durham near Duke University
Durham
United States
tigist
$114 nightly
$129 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Durham near Duke University
A hotel with a prominent tower, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained garden.
A swimming pool with a lifeguard stand and a metal railing, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and balconies.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, a window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings, modern furniture, and large windows providing natural light.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh/Durham Southpoint

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh/Durham Southpoint
Durham
United States
CHELSEA
$77 nightly
$88 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh/Durham Southpoint
A rooftop pool area with red umbrellas, white lounge chairs, and a view of a tall building in the background.
A modern living room with a coffee table, sofas, and a dining area with chairs.
A building with a sign that reads "unscripted HOTEL".
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a floor lamp, and a large window offering a city view.

5. Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
Downtown Durham
United States
Cynthia
$128 nightly
$145 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
A waterfall cascading over irregularly shaped rocks into a pond, surrounded by lush greenery and a building in the background.
A buffet area with a sign instructing not to waste food, a woman serving herself, and decorative flowers on the wall.
A spacious lobby with a chandelier, a luggage stand, and a reception desk.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a small building with a sign, and a mural of a beach scene.

6. Millennium Hotel Durham

Millennium Hotel Durham
Durham
United States
Sinclair
$95 nightly
$108 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Millennium Hotel Durham
An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture and a large window overlooking the building.
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, a coffee machine, and a refrigerated display of beverages.
A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

7. Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown
Croasdaile Farm Master
United States
Billy
$82 nightly
$93 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and string lights.
A bar area with wooden shelves, bar stools, and a long table.
A hotel lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.
A hotel with a modern glass facade, a well-maintained lawn, and a clear road leading to the entrance.

8. Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport/RTP

Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport/RTP
Durham
United States
Linell Madeline
$119 nightly
$135 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport/RTP
A modern interior with a fireplace, two leather chairs, a round table, and a patterned rug.
A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area, coffee machines, refrigerator, and a large window with a view.
A modern reception area with a curved reception desk, a grey sofa with a patterned cushion, and a large window with a blue curtain backdrop.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

9. The Lodge at Duke Medical Center

The Lodge at Duke Medical Center
Durham
United States
Kenneth
$128 nightly
$145 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
The Lodge at Duke Medical Center
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a bar area, and a dining space.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table with a decorative bowl.
A modern dining area with a central bar, multiple seating options, and geometric pendant lighting.
BBQ/picnic area

10. AC Hotel Durham

AC Hotel Durham
Durham
United States
todd
$156 nightly
$177 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
AC Hotel Durham
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden fence.
A modern bar area with a refrigerated display, wooden bar counter, and seating.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a glass canopy and an American flag.

11. Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint

Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint
Durham
United States
Stephen
$135 nightly
$153 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint
A hotel dining area with round tables, chairs, and floral centerpieces.
A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, coffee table, and a fireplace.
A modern restaurant with wooden accents, multiple seating areas, and a bar in the background.
A modern reception area with wooden flooring, a reception desk, and a glass partition.

12. Marriott Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Park

Marriott Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Park
Durham
United States
Chase
$125 nightly
$142 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Total with taxes and fees
Marriott Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Park
An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit surrounded by wicker chairs and a table.
A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, large windows, and a clear sky.
A modern hotel lobby with a mix of seating areas, a bar, and a large wall-mounted TV.
A reception area with a large screen displaying a sea view, a bench, and a sign indicating the location as Marriott Bonvoy.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham Chapel Hill

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham Chapel Hill
Durham
United States
Logan
$128 nightly
$145 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham Chapel Hill
A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a balcony on the second floor.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a beverage refrigerator, and a well-stocked snack bar.
An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and a building with large windows.
A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and geometric pendant lighting.

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View
Durham
United States
Taurean
$128 nightly
$146 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a small round table, a lamp, and a view of the cityscape.
A modern building with large glass windows and a sign for DPAC.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of a building through the window.
A spacious indoor area with a staircase, a seating area, and a convention center entrance.

15. Durham Marriott City Center

Durham Marriott City Center
Downtown Durham
United States
Donald
$144 nightly
$163 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Durham Marriott City Center
A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, a TV, and artwork on the walls.
A row of green lounge chairs and a table with chairs in a courtyard area.
Interior entrance
A buffet setup with various food items, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Research Triangle Park

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Research Triangle Park
Durham
United States
Christian
$114 nightly
$129 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Research Triangle Park
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a balcony.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a lamp.
A hotel room with a desk, a television, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.
A hotel dining area with tables, chairs, a decorative water feature, and a large window providing natural light.

17. Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP

Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP
Durham
United States
Supratik
$93 nightly
$105 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP
Exterior
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black microwave, and a refrigerator. There are two chairs at a small island, and a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand.
A covered outdoor area with a symmetrical design, featuring a central seating area with chairs and a table, flanked by columns and potted plants.
A modern interior with a kitchen area, dining space, and seating.

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham AP/Research Triangle

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham AP/Research Triangle
Durham
United States
Andrew
$110 nightly
$125 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham AP/Research Triangle
A restaurant with a bar area, yellow chairs, and tables set for dining.
A lobby with modern furniture, a flat-screen TV, and decorative lighting.
A well-stocked kitchen area with various food items, beverages, and a wine rack.
An outdoor patio with hexagonal tile flooring, covered by a metal roof, and furnished with tables and chairs.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle Park

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle Park
Durham
United States
David
$102 nightly
$115 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle Park
A restaurant with tables set for dining, a wine wall, and a chandelier.
A spacious lobby with a central food kiosk, seating areas, and a high ceiling with hanging lights.
An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a blue ceiling.
A modern hotel lobby with a coffee station, snack bar, and a view of the outside.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint

Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint
Durham
United States
R Kaye
$139 nightly
$157 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint
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$206 nightly
$234 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
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$98 nightly
$112 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
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21c Museum Hotel Durham

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$165 nightly
$187 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
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A water feature with a metal structure overhead, a brick building, and a pathway with railings.

Top Durham Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle Park

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle Park

10/10 Excellent
"I loved my stay there. I was traveling alone with two kids and the breakfast, snack nook, microwaves and fridge made it extremely easy. They even allowed the Doordasher to drop off at my door which other properties haven’t. I will stay here again and again"
Ice'es 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle Park
Millennium Hotel Durham

Millennium Hotel Durham

10/10 Excellent
"Front desk couldn’t find my reservation. I called expedia and after more than an hour they emailed the hotel a new payment code. Gladly, Fernando, hotel front desk representative, was able to quickly make a new reservation and get me and my wife a room. Thanks Fernando (Millenium Hotel) for the great customer service."
Joao 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Millennium Hotel Durham
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh/Durham Southpoint

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh/Durham Southpoint

8/10 Good
"El olor de la habitación"
Nadia Gabriela Espinal 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh/Durham Southpoint
Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint

Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was top notch except the breakfast, which was only average."
John 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint
Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park

Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park

8/10 Good
"Room was clean, staff was helpful and friendly"
Lisa 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park
The Lodge at Duke Medical Center

The Lodge at Duke Medical Center

10/10 Excellent
"My stay was great!"
Kenneth 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
The Lodge at Duke Medical Center

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Three Star Hotel Guide for Durham

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Durham, Raleigh are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Durham, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star upscale hotel in Durham for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in Durham near the local attractions, if you want something a touch more unassuming. Whatever your traveling style, make sure to use the search tools at Expedia to track down prices, read more about amenities, and score a few local discounts.

From business trips to family getaways, the Durham 3 star hotels offer a fantastic home base for any type of vacation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Durham?
Travelers in search of a comfortable and convenient Durham property often book a room at Unscripted Durham. This 3-star hotel, roughly 0.1 mi north of the center, comes with a firepit and a swimming pool. Want another hot tip? Located 0.1 mi north of downtown and featuring premium bedding and a cafe, Durham Marriott City Center is also a preferred choice among guests.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Durham?
The big difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Durham will be the level of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are usually more budget-friendly and provide the services and conveniences you need to be comfortable, such as a gym, WiFi and breakfast. You can look forward to a little bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket furnishings, premium bathroom products and extra touches like on-site spas.

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